CarVerify

Free Car Check

YR12 WWN

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,813 mi
Last recorded117,813 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 WWN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 117,813 miles

Both front tyres edges slightly worn

Both rear tyres perished

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside rear outer brake pad worn low on limit

Offside front inner CV boot damp with grease

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 106,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 106,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 101,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 101,672 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 99,239 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 95,277 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 90,175 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 90,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 76,515 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn and wearing edges

Pass 29 Jun 2017 61,685 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 61,655 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 48,695 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 48,609 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,010 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread/perished/nail in it

nearside rear tyre low on tread/perished

offside front tyre low on tread/perished

offside rear tyre perished

operation of nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat being fitted

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
Full Mazda 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YR12 WWN is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 61,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR12 WWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YR12 WWN?

You can check the full history of YR12 WWN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YR12 WWN registered?

YR12 WWN is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YR12 WWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 WWN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR12 WWN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YR12 WWN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.